steady

IPA: stˈɛdi

noun

  • A rest or support, as for the hand, a tool, or a piece of work.
  • (informal) A regular boyfriend or girlfriend.
  • (informal) A prostitute's regular customer.

verb

  • (transitive, sometimes figurative) To stabilize; to prevent from shaking.
  • (intransitive) To become stable.

adjective

  • Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.
  • Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute.
  • Smooth and not bumpy or with obstructions.
  • Regular and even.
  • Slow.

adverb

  • (rowing, informal) To row with pressure at a low stroke-rating, often 18 strokes per minute.
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Examples of "steady" in Sentences

  • His props are steady and firm.
  • In Netherlands, the Germans made steady process.
  • Firstly they are taken at a steady, unhurried pace.
  • He lamented what he described as a steady diet of ...
  • He defended what he called steady progress in the war.
  • Bushmaster was grateful for the unity and the steady employment.
  • The history of the industry is the history of steady mechanization.
  • The steady grip was designed for improve steadiness while taking a shot.
  • Sooner than marry what you call a steady, sober man, I'd run away with a captain of
  • Yes, stressing the positive -- yes, stressing what he called steady advances on the battlefield.
  • One test that he and Stemer put the Intercontinental through today was what he called a "steady heading side slip."
  • But on average though, I do think I can use the term steady growth for Texas, because I do see fairly healthy loan growth in Texas relative to other regions in the U.S.
  • Maddison said the HMCS Chicoutimi will finally reach what he calls a "steady state" by 2013, when a third sub comes out of maintenance and can function as a "swing boat" to be moved where needed.
  • But Mr. Oestreich found himself more focused on the man seated directly behind him, who was connected to an oxygen cart or similar medical device that emitted what he called a steady - and apparently disruptive - ticking sound.

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